Sons of Perdition (2010)
Directed by Tyler Measom / Jennilyn Merten
Genres - Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Religions & Belief Systems |
Run Time - 85 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
Filmmakers Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten profile a group of teenage boys who were banished from the polygamous Utah community founded by controversial spiritual leader Warren Jeffs for the sin of daring to question his God-like authority. In these communities, girls are considered precious gems, and boys are exiled the moment they display the first signs of individual thought. By following the journey of a group of boys who must navigate the real world after being purposefully raised to be ignorant, we get a vivid picture the power that Jeffs wields over his followers, and daily struggles faced by teens who can't go back to their families, even if they want to.
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banishment, Mormon, polygamy, prophet, struggle, teenagers